For the Jeff award-winning e.t.c. revue "We're All In This Room Together" the musical director, Jesse Case, focused on music that was thematic throughout the entire show, that helped smoothly move one scene to the next and resonated a familiar feeling with the audience. He may not always be seen on stage, but he is definitely heard.After moving here from Boulder, CO, "the place exists inside this sort of snow globe," he says, Jesse never thought...
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Team StarKid Adds Performances at UP Comedy Club
Posted on 09:29 by Unknown
UP Comedy Club is proud to announce added performances for Team StarKid's "Airport for Birds (and Other Great Ideas)" on Sunday, March 24, and Sunday, March 31, 2013, at 7:00pm at UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper’s Alley). Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 1 at 11:00am."Airport for Birds (and Other Great Ideas)" is Team StarKid's sketch show debut and has received rave reviews from critics and audience during their sold out run in UP Comedy Club. "Airport for Birds (and Other Great Ideas)" is written and performed by StarKid...
Thursday, 21 February 2013
The Chicagoist picks the Donny's Skybox and de Maat Theaters as best bets for Chicago Comedy
Posted on 08:17 by Unknown

Want to see big comedy at a small price? Take the Chicagoist's recommendation and check out our upcoming shows in Donny's Skybox and de Maat Theaters, with over 20 shows a week! See the Chicagoist's full article here: http://chicagoist.com/2013/02/20/chicagos_best_comedy_locales.php...
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Did You Miss Chicago Live Last Week? Download it Here
Posted on 07:18 by Unknown
If you weren't able to attend last week's sold out Chicago Live! show hosted by Rock Kogan at Ravinia featuring Billy Corgan, Curtis Duffy, Amy Dickinson, The Second City and Lyric Opera, you can download the podcast he...
Monday, 18 February 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Nancy Fast interviews Writing Program Teacher David Wolinsky
Posted on 12:28 by Unknown
Listen in as Nancy learns all kinds of interesting information about one of The Second City’s newest and most sought after Writing Program teachers, David Wolinsky. (Teaser: David wrote for Rolling Stone and The Onion and dressed up as a professor in his band.) About DavidDavid Wolinsky is an internationally published writer, critic, and the co-author of a book from The Onion's A.V. Club, the straight journalism side of one of the nation's biggest and most respected satire publications. He's also part of the management editorial teams at NBC Chicago...
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Join Us for a Comedy Mixer
Posted on 07:17 by Unknown
On Thurs, February 28, learn to have more fun in group settings using improvisation with Bela Gandhi from Smart Dating Academy and Jeff Gandy from The Second City Training Center.Workshop at The Second City Training Center (4th Floor of Piper's Alley) - 5:30-7:00Cocktails and Networking at The Second City e.t.c. (2nd Floor of Piper's Alley) - 7:00-8:00Watch The Second City e.t.c.'s hilarious Jeff Award-Winning show "We're All in This Room Together" - 8:00-10:30pTickets are $35.00 and can be reserved at www.secondcity.com. Select "A Comedy Mixer"...
Monday, 11 February 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Nancy Fast Interviews Training Center Music Director and Teacher Amanda Murphy
Posted on 09:21 by Unknown
Think you’re tone deaf or can’t sing? You’re wrong! Listen in as Nancy and Amanda talk about Second City’s Musical Improv and Vocal classes, Carol Burnett, guinea pigs and much more!About Amanda:Amanda has studied and worked in comedy and musical theater throughout Toronto, Chicago, and New York. She is a composer and lyricist for several groups, including the award winning musical four play which she also co-wrote. She music directs at iO, ComedySportz, the SCTC, and the Annoyance, and freelances for several groups around the city. She is also...
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Valentine's Day - Enjoy It or Avoid It
Posted on 13:38 by Unknown
We get it - Valentine's Day means many things to many people. Let us help you find the best way to deal with it. In Chicago: What Do You Need to Celebrate? We Need: Romance2 Splits of Champagne and 2 slices of Eli's Cheesecake $22.99 We Need: A Good Laugh12" Pizza and Pitcher of Beer $33.99 We Need: To Forget This Holiday ExistsSampler plate featuring a selection of finger foods and a Bucket of Beer $27.99 All food and drink packages are available on the night of the show and prices do not include tickets. Ticket reservations are recommended....
Monday, 4 February 2013
"R.E.A.C.H." Opens This Sunday, February 10
Posted on 11:52 by Unknown

The Second City Outreach & Diversity is proud to present the inaugural performance of "R.E.A.C.H. in UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave., 3rd Floor of Piper’s Alley) beginning Sunday, February 10, 2013 and continuing each month through December 8, 2013.Join us at the kick off event for REACH - Risky, Eclectic Artists Comedy Hour. February 10th - 2nd Sunday at 9:30PM."R.E.A.C.H." is hosted by local stand-up and WBEZ Vocalo Radio host Brian Babylon,...
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